Gauges and indicator lights: What's your opinion?

[Half-Caf]

Ok all, I have a question about gauges.. I was originally going to get some new ones from partsnmore, but it looks like the prices have gone up, putting the pair in the + $100 range.




I was able to find some on cyclex for half the price, but they don't have any indicator lights.


If I ended up purchasing these, I probably wouldn't be adding the indicator lights (at least not any time soon).
So, my question for you all is this: any of you run without indicator lights? Do you miss them? Does anyone have pics of custom indicators they've set up? -Thanks

[Cabreco]

I ran my 72 Honda 500 Chopper w/o indcators. All I had was a Speedo & Tach.

Never missed the oil light
I could tell when the blinkers  were on
Could tell the hi beams from the switch
& I never had a neutral light

So in short, I never missed them.
That was 25 years ago. Today I'd probably miss them.
I would wait until I pooled some more cash & get what I really wanted.

[sgtslag]

I would not ride w/o the oil pressure light, or a neutral light.  I consider both necessary for safety reasons.  Just me.  To each their own.  Cheers!

[Piute]

   Riding FREE,"fill the freedom",can only be done through your knowledge / care for the bike,I like to take advantage of all indicators when possible(high low beam)some may seem simple but make it more easaly free with the bike helping being as ONE,To enjoy those back roads,digging into thoughs curves.

[cdaiscool]

I, being a first rider, love the indicators. Lets me know when I need to be aware of something.

"Hmm, this thing's free revvin-oh. Hello neutral light."

"Why can't I see anythi-oh. Brights aren't on."

"Weird. I'm pulling the throttle, but the bike's not movi-oh. Hello red oil light."

I've experienced one of these. You pick which one.

[shinyribs]

I dont have indicators and dont mind it.I can see my front blinkers blinking and i put gauges up to monitor oil pres/temp. I like to see whats up before it gets bad enough to trigger the little light. But that is all personal preference.

How modern do you want to go.You can get the Trail Tech Vapor Stealth setup for under $100. I have no real working knowledge of that kit yet,but I have been meaning to look into it.

[Half-Caf]

Thanks for the input, guys -much appreciated. Here's what I've concluded:
-The thing I would miss the most is the neutral light. However, I could probably rig something up without too much trouble.
-The oil light is the only other thing that's really important in my opinion. Maybe I will go the shiny route and rig a gauge up off my crankcase.

A question about the oil light: what exactly does it monitor? Pressure? temp?

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Pressure.
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[rrgunslinger]

No indicators here. Left them off.

Harvey

On May 12, 2012 1:52 AM, "Half-Caf [via Honda CB750'S]" <[hidden email]> wrote:

Thanks for the input, guys -much appreciated. Here's what I've concluded:
-The thing I would miss the most is the neutral light. However, I could probably rig something up without too much trouble.
-The oil light is the only other thing that's really important in my opinion. Maybe I will go the shiny route and rig a gauge up off my crankcase.

A question about the oil light: what exactly does it monitor? Pressure? temp?

Chicago, IL
1980 cb750f SS

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[Lucky 1]

They are getting popular so some vendors will try raising the price.

Go to Dime city cycles. You WANT the one with the indicator lights.
That is the good one.

You can also buy them at JP Cyles.

Lots of choices about where you can get them.

[Lucky 1]

Th oil light indicates oil pressure. No oil pressure ***no engine.

The 2240:1 ratio tachometer is for a 21 inch front wheel. H-D Chopper stuff.

If you go to Dime City Cycles webpage they tell you
which ratio you need for your CB750.

BTW....These gauges are VERY easy to wire.
The wiring diagram is the easiest in the world.
All wires with black stripes are grounds.
All wires without black stripes go to 12V for that function. Very easy.

[shinyribs]

There is a soft spot in between first and second gear....awesome indicator of where neutral is. And by the time the light comes on to tell you that your oil pressure is gone...its already gone. Best to have a gauge and monitor oil pressure. If you start noticing a drop off in pressure you can address the issue before it drops to zero...100 miles from home at 2:30 am.

Not trying to be rude. I'm just kidding around,but I have no faith in idiot lights. What if you are out of oil pressure and the sender is broke and the light doesn't come on? Thats not cool.

If you dig indicators,by all means rock 'em! But I would definitely run a gauge,too